Calculate Your Scorer's Table's ROI
How profitable can it be?
Annual Revenue
$12,000
Payback Period
2.5 years
Total Revenue
$60,000
Projected Profit
$30,000
Use this section to estimate how financially profitable your scorer's table can be for your school.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions to help you navigate your scorer's table shopping experience.
How to Fund a Scorer's Table for Your School
The most common way schools fund a scorer's table purchase is through local business sponsorships. An LED scorer's table generates ongoing advertising revenue that pays for the equipment over time. Additional funding sources include booster club campaigns, athletic foundation grants, Title IX facility improvement budgets, capital equipment allocations, and multi-year sponsorship agreements structured to cover the upfront purchase price. Some Fair-Play dealers also offer financing options for qualified buyers.
Scorer's Table ROI: What to Expect
A typical high school or small college program with 5 sponsors at $1,000 per year generates $5,000 in annual revenue from their LED scorer's table. Larger programs with 8–10 premium sponsors paying $1,500–$3,000 per year can generate $12,000–$20,000 annually. Over a 10-year equipment lifespan, total revenue of $50,000–$150,000 is achievable. After subtracting the initial equipment cost, net profit for most programs ranges from $30,000 to over $100,000 — making a scorer's table one of the highest-ROI investments available to an athletic department.
Scorer's Table Cost and Pricing Guide
Fair-Play LED scorer's tables start at approximately $20,000 for the 8-foot CST-0803-4 and range up to $50,000 or more for larger models like the CST-1600-10. Rear-illuminated models such as the CST-08RI-4 and CST-10RI-4 offer a lower entry cost for schools with tighter budgets. Pricing varies based on table length, display type, integrated scoring equipment, installation complexity, and content management software licensing. Contact a regional Fair-Play dealer for a firm quote tailored to your venue.
Frequently Asked Questions: Scorer's Tables
Common questions from athletic directors and facility managers shopping for scorer's tables include: How long does installation take? (Typically 1–2 days.) Can I update the content myself? (Yes — Fair-Play provides content management software.) Does a scorer's table work with my existing scoreboard? (Most Fair-Play models integrate with standard scoring consoles.) What maintenance is required? (LED scorer's tables are low-maintenance with no lamp replacements needed.) How long do LED scorer's tables last? (10–15 years with normal use.)
Justifying a Scorer's Table to Your Administration
Athletic directors who present scorer's table proposals to school boards or college administrations are most successful when they lead with financial projections. A documented sponsorship plan showing projected annual revenue, payback period, and 10-year profit creates a compelling business case. Peer examples from comparable institutions that have already installed Fair-Play scorer's tables — and are generating real revenue — are also highly persuasive. Your Fair-Play dealer can provide reference contacts and case study materials to support your proposal.
Scorer's Table Grants for Schools
Schools seeking grant funding for scorer's table purchases should explore athletic facility improvement grants from state high school athletic associations, NCAA athletic development grants for Division II and III programs, community foundation grants focused on youth athletics, and local corporate foundation giving programs. Booster clubs and athletic foundations at the local level are also a proven funding mechanism, particularly when paired with a documented ROI projection that shows how the scorer's table will generate revenue to repay the initial fundraising investment.